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Choose Possibility Over Perfection: Don’t Let the College Decision Become Another Stressor
The final waves of college acceptances are rolling in, leaving many high school seniors and their parents with a complicated choice.

Wendy Fried
Mar 17, 20252 min read


Eliminate These Words and Phrases from Your Vocabulary When Talking to Your Teen about College
The language we use when talking to our kids about college has enormous influence over how they (and you) experience the process.

Wendy Fried
Mar 16, 20253 min read


To Share or Not to Share? College Essays, Mental Health and Learning Struggles
While social-emotional health and the normalizing of mental health and learning disabilities have been a focus for educators and...

Wendy Fried
Jun 21, 20232 min read


A Parents’ Guide to Maintaining Sanity During the College Application Process Tip 1: Be the Adult
Parent Sanity Tip: Be Adult. The college process should be joyful and meaningful. As adults, we need to set the tone. Here are some tips.

Wendy Fried
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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